Google-Motorola "X Phone" in the 2013 pipeline?

[m4rk84]

Here is the Nexus X or "Shamu". Looks very much the same design as the MotoX, so expect premium feel with metal trim.



http://9to5google.com/2014/09/24/exclusive-this-is-shamu-motorolas-upcoming-nexus-6x/

 

[mrk]

It's far too big to be the only Nexus "6" - I expect they will release multiple sizes like iPhone. It's logical but going by online comments it seems people weren't expecting a MotoX clone of sorts.

 

[m4rk84]

It is a massive device so you may well be right. It's very much a phablet.

 

[stoosh]

I hope so and Google follow Apple as an example. 5.9" is too big for the masses and I'm banking on a Nexus 5 2014 refresh.

 

[m4rk84]

I could see the smaller Moto Nexus to just use the new MotoG as it's template but with better internals, which makes a lot of sense in my head.

 

[Sunbed]

I refuse to buy a smartphone that is larger than my erect willy.

 

[McPhee]

How's the HP Veer? Working well for you?

 

[mrk]

I refuse to buy a smartphone that is larger than my erect willy.

Eh, just in case of ninja edit

 

[Sunbed]

It's a perfect set-up for someone to say something like "IS THAT WHY YOU'RE STILL USING A NOKIA 8210 HURRHUURRR" or some other such great banter. Then I could retort with "Looks like I'm safe until they make a Nexus 12 LOL"..... "OMG GREAT COMEBACK HAHA YOU LEGEND!" etc etc

So many possibilities slipping away, come on guys!

Edit: didn't see satchef1's reply. He's on it!

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

I call bs on this rumour.

I cannot imagine in any universe Google making a phone so big. They're basically saying goodbye to 90% of the market.

 

[matt100]

I call bs on this rumour.

I cannot imagine in any universe Google making a phone so big. They're basically saying goodbye to 90% of the market.

Well then your imagination isn't great and prepare to have your mind totally blown.

 

[Nexus18]

No interest in any phone that is bigger than 5", no matter how good or how cheap it is!

 

[mrk]

Yup, it's big alright.

 

[McPhee]

I guess it kinda makes sense. A Nexus 6 directly based on the Moto X would be a bit pointless - it's not like Motorola have a reputation for bloatware. It wouldn't be significantly different from the base handset, so the consumer choice would be Moto Maker and some neat software enhancements, or a cheaper handset.

Taking the size up to 6" makes the phone a bit different and limits its ability to gobble up potential Moto X sales.

 

[stoosh]

That is mahoosive...staying clear of this years Nexus 6 if it pans out that the 5.9" is the only variant available.

5-5.2" is my limit

 

[topgun06]

Hopefully the rumor is BS, or that it isn't the full story. I was looking to the Nexus X/6 as my next phone. But yes, 5.9" is way too big for me.

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

Well then your imagination isn't great and prepare to have your mind totally blown.

What's your thinking behind that?

Google are a business, they exist to make money. They're saying goodbye to much of the market = much of the profit. Hence why I call bs.

 

[matt100]

What's your thinking behind that?

Google are a business, they exist to make money. They're saying goodbye to much of the market = much of the profit. Hence why I call bs.

Well fair enough but it's definitely happening which is why I say that.

Like 100%, if the rumours etc weren't enough just let me say.. 100%

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

Well fair enough but it's definitely happening which is why I say that.

Like 100%, if the rumours etc weren't enough just let me say.. 100%

Your source?

 

[413x]

That's too big.
My OPO is on the limit. Almost, if not, over it.

Glad I kept it